Japanese Carved Tagua Nut Netsuke of a Monkey and Frog
Updated August 29, 2026
This auction ended on September 5, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0224 |
| Estimate | $700 - $900 |
| Opening bid | $350 |
| Auction | HIGH-END ANTIQUES, FASHION, ART & More! |
| Date | September 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
A finely carved Japanese tagua nut (vegetable ivory) netsuke depicting a monkey curled into a compact pose with a frog playfully sprawled across its back. Finely incised fur, expressive facial
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